Navistar 3400 1998
Model 3400 made in 1998 by Navistar got 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V291000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 01/02/1997 to 11/07/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 22032 | 12/15/1998 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 11/09/1998 | 11/30/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with t444e diesel engines. a fuel leak can occur because of overcrimping of the hose end fittings on the hose from the regulator to the left head and the hose from the fuel transfer pump to the regulator. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the oil hose and place an additional convoluted loom around the existing oil hose, or replace the hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during december 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V289000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 12/23/1997 to 08/14/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 16231 | 12/08/1998 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 11/09/1998 | 11/25/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a t444e diesel engine. the high pressure oilline for the fuel injection system that goes from the high pressure oil pump to the right cylinder head can chafe against the charge air cooler crossover pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the hose will fail, resulting in a sudden loss of oil, causing the engine to have a sudden loss of power. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the hoses and if the hose is not damaged a convoluted hose will be placed over the current hose. if the hose is damaged, it will be replaced along with the convoluted hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during december 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V033001 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 05/01/1996 to 10/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 40091 | 03/29/1999 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 02/16/1999 | 02/25/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | School, transit, or heavy duty vehicles equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. front steer axles. the tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 29, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| G98507 | 12/01/1998 | 615055 | Navistar international transportation corp. has determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists with the high pressure oil hose on the t444e diesel engine. *tt | 12/22/2000 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| IK-0500038 | 08/19/2011 | 10041405 | Ready | 09/30/2011 | |
| IK-0500038 | 08/19/2011 | 10041405 | Navistar: steering goes into a shimmy after hitting a bump. *rm | 09/30/2011 | |